Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father - as well as deeper feelings about her own identity - after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette.  A story about social isolation, budding sexuality, and inner strength in the face of every day misogyny.

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father - as well as deeper feelings about her own identity - after meeting a girl in a local launderette. Written & Directed by James Arden Produced by James Arden & Poppy Ashton Cinematographer - Ronnie McQuillan Production Designer - Wyndham Harris 1st AD - Lawrence Phillips Editor - James Arden Colourist - Jessica Vile @ Framestore Sound Designer - Odinn Ingibergsson Sound Recordist - Joe Bulmer - CAST Rocky - Elisha Applebaum Sasha - Eleanor Grace Daniel - Geoffrey Maccarthy Dad - Nicholas Clarke Boy 1 - Jake Ashton-Nelson Boy 2 - Quinton Arigi - CREW Executive Producer - Lawrence Phillips Executive Producer - Ronnie McQuillan Casting Director - Sydney Aldridge Costume Designer - Charlotte Grant Costume Buyer - Sophia Katyea Hair & Make Up Designer - Rachel Keane Art Department Assistant - Joshanne Dar Runner - Julian Lara Cid Post Sound - Impulse Post Production Ltd Foley Artist - Ruthie Knight 1st AC - Davide Scalenghe Migliarini 1st AC - Stefano Seno 2nd AC - Luke Priadi Gaffer - Paul Choy Spark - Joseph Hargreaves Spark - Jeff Celis Associate Producers - Maisy-Kay Kendrick, Saul Bradford, David Hooper, Anthony Georitz, Tom Lawn, Barbra Scoins-Arden, Christopher Arden & Wendy Phillips Camera equipment provided by ARRI. Special thanks to Simon Surtees, Werner Van Peppen, Framestore & all our Kickstarter supporters. Copyright © 2020 MMXX The Trash Factory LLP. All Rights Reserved.

Co-produced by Poppy Ashton and James Arden
Directed by James Arden
Prod Co. The Trash Factory.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:

Kerry International Film Festival 2020 (WINNER: BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT)

Birmingham Film Festival 2020 (Nominations: Best Short Film, Best First Time Filmmaker, Best Young Female Actor)

London Short Film Festival 2021 (BAFTA/BIFA Qualifying)

Norwich Film Festival 2020 (BAFTA/BIFA Qualifying)

Bolton International Film Festival 2020 (BAFTA Qualifying)

TOP 5 - BSC Short Film Competition 2020